UN Security Council Begins Straw Polls for Next Secretary-General
The UN Security Council will start straw polls on Thursday to narrow down the field of candidates for the next UN secretary-general, replacing António Guterres.
The United Nations Security Council is set to begin straw polls on Thursday to whittle down the list of candidates for the next UN secretary-general. Seven candidates are currently in the race to succeed António Guterres, the current secretary-general. These straw polls are an initial step in the selection process, allowing Security Council members to indicate their preferences informally. While the results are non-binding, they help gauge which candidates have sufficient support to advance. The process will continue through multiple rounds until a consensus candidate emerges, who will then be formally appointed by the UN General Assembly. The seven candidates come from various regions, each vying to secure the necessary backing in this competitive selection.
